Monday, August 31, 2020

OMEGA – Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton Edition


OMEGASeamaster Diver 300M Nekton Edition Steel 42 - 2020

 Ocean Rescue: The Diver That Makes a Difference

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Introducing OMEGA’s Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton Edition
a dive watch on a mission to save the seas

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In line with its pledge to make time for the planet, OMEGA is a proud partner of Nekton, a not-for-profit research foundation committed to protecting our oceans.

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The vital work is already underway. ‘First Descent’, a series of missions to explore and conserve the Indian Ocean, which began in 2019, will resume next year - with OMEGA in a strong supporting role.

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Each mission combines state of the art technology with inspirational public engagement. An approach greatly admired by OMEGA’s President and CEO Mr. Raynald Aeschlimann, who sees clear parallels with Nekton and the watch company he leads.

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Our friends at Nekton are protecting the ocean with the global goal of 30% protection by 2030. As a pioneering brand with a long history of pushing at the boundaries of what is possible, we have the utmost respect for this bold, confident vision and we’re thrilled to help make the goal a reality“.

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OMEGA’s Diver 300M is the most appropriate watch to represent the partnership. The famous Seamaster has played a key role in OMEGA’s ocean story.

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A legacy acknowledged by the team at Nekton, who dubbed their research submersible Seamaster 2, in tribute to the boat skippered by the late Sir. Peter Blake. The legendary round-the-world yachtsman was a passionate advocate of ocean conservation and a close friend of OMEGA.

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The Nekton Edition features a laser ablated black ceramic [ZrO2] dial, matt finished with polished waves in positive relief, and unidirectional rotating bezel in grade 5 titanium with laser ablated diving scale in positive relief.

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As a tribute to the hard-working foundation, the oriented caseback features an embossed Nekton submarine medallion and is engraved with NAIADLOCK, DIVER 300M and the watch’s water resistance.

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Driving the Nekton Edition is the Master Chronometer Calibre 8806 with special luxury finish, Geneva waves in arabesque and rhodium-plated rotor and bridges. Certified by METAS it can resist magnetic fields of 15,000 gauss.

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Two models are available. One with an integrated black rubber strap with polished-brushed buckle to complement the black ceramic dial. Another with a stainless steel bracelet to give the Diver a dressier look.

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OMEGA’s Master Chronometer certified Nekton Edition is a stylish way to support a very worthwhile cause. To purchase the watch is to play a part in the protection of the world’s oceans.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: Speedmaster

Model:  Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42 mm Seamaster Diver 300MNekton Edition

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Reference   210.32.42.20.01.002 -  Steel - Rubber strap
Reference   210.30.42.20.01.002 -  Steel bracelet

Movement
Omega 8806 Calibre

Self-winding movement with a Co-Axial escapement Certified Master Chronometer,
approved by METAS, resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss
Free sprung-balance with silicon balance spring, automatic winding in both directions
Special luxury finish with rhodium-plated rotor and balance bridge
Geneva waves in arabesque.
Power reserve: 55 hours
Case
Steel
Diameter: 42 mm
Domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with antireflective treatment on both sides
Screw-in crown
Unidirectional rotating bezel; grade 5 titanium bezel ring with a titanium diving scale
Case back: The caseback, embossed with the Nekton submarine medallion
Helium escape valve
OMEGA’s innovative NAIAD LOCK.
Lug width: 20 mm
Water resistance: 30 bar (300 metres / 1000 feet)
Dial
Black enamel dial with a spiralling gun barrel design in 18K white gold
Special features
Anti-magnetic
Chronometer
Master Chronometer Certified
Helium escape valve
Screw-in crown
Unidirectional rotating beze
Strap
Black rubber strap with steel buckle
Stainless steel bracelet

Price: US $ 5,850 - 6,150 (excl. taxes)


All OMEGA timepieces have a 5-year warranty.

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Saturday, August 29, 2020

LOUIS MOINET – Cosmic Art Space Revolution Edition


LOUIS MOINETCosmic Art Space Revolution Double Tourbillon Gold Limited Edition - 2020
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Space Revolution

Is it a flying satellite double tourbillon – or the first space object from Louis Moinet?
    “The technology of the former has given birth to the interstellar world of the latter!
says Jean-Marie Schaller.

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Two spaceships battle it out beneath a sapphire crystal dome, facing off eighteen times an hour: the upper spacecraft completes a clockwise rotation every five minutes, whilst the lower vessel turns in the opposite direction, completing a counter-clockwise revolution every ten minutes. Meanwhile, two constantly revolving space stations stage a powerful defense against the effects of gravity.

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To ensure they can float freely in space, the craft weigh barely 0.5 grammes each and are made entirely from titanium, with a hybrid ceramic colour finish applied by hand. Their movement can be measured in terms of the speed of light – almost 300,000,000 metres per second. The depths of space have been reproduced by inserting a floating flange between the cylinder and the sapphire crystal dome.

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The mechanism is wholly unprecedented. Initially deemed to be impossible, the design required more than three years of research. Today, construction of this supremely sophisticated architecture requires painstaking work by a handful of outstanding watchmakers.

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The movement comprises two oscillators, each equipped with a differential mechanism to provide greater precision.
 
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Each watch has over 470 components and six ceramic ball bearings to ensure perfect rotation and balance of all revolving parts (the spaceships, the tourbillon cages, and the centre of the titanium gold frame).

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Even the winding and time-setting mechanisms stand apart from other timepieces: a function selector integrated in the caseback toggles between the two. 
 
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To complement the deep space effect, cutting-edge technology endows the dial with light-absorbing properties, achieved by laser nano-structuring on a titanium base that creates wells to capture the light.

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The individual nature of each watch offers an opportunity for Louis Moinet to reassert its identity as a specialist in extra-terrestrial materials. 
 
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Each timepiece in this limited edition of eight is truly unique, thanks to the meteorite fragment placed beneath the centre of the hands on the watch. One is from the Moon, another from Mars, another again from the oldest known rock in the solar system; still another is a fragment containing amino acids…
 
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SPACE REVOLUTION is a perfect embodiment of Louis Moinet’s Cosmic Art.

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About Louis Moinet

Ateliers Louis Moinet was founded in Saint-Blaise, Neuchâtel, in 2004. The fully independent firm was established to honour the memory of Louis Moinet (1768-1853): master watchmaker, inventor of the chronograph in 1816 (certified by Guinness World Records™), and pioneer in the use of very high frequencies (216,000 vibrations per hour). Louis Moinet was a watchmaker, scholar, painter, sculptor, and teacher at the School of Fine Arts – as well as the author of the Traité d’Horlogerie, a watchmaking treatise published in 1848 that remained a definitive work of reference for a century.

Today, Ateliers Louis Moinet is perpetuating this legacy. The firm’s mechanical timepieces are produced as one-of-a-kind models or limited editions only and comprise two categories: “Cosmic Art” and “Mechanical Wonders”. Louis Moinet creations often make use of unusual and rare components, such as extraterrestrial meteorites or prehistorical materials. The brand’s core values are creativity, exclusivity, art and design. This uniquely creative mechanical approach combined with bespoke fine watchmaking has enabled Louis Moinet to win some of the most coveted honours around the world, including a UNESCO Award of Merit, six Red Dot Design Awards (including one Best of the Best Award), a Horological Creativity Contribution Award, gold and bronze medals in the International Chronometry Competition, ten Good Design Awards, three Middle East Watch of the Year Awards, two Robb Report “Best of the Best” Awards, three German Design Awards, a Moscow Grand Prix Award, and a “Chronograph of the year” distinction from Begin Magazine, Japan.


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Technical Specifications 
Collection:  Cosmic Art

Model: Cosmic Art Space Revolution Edition 

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Ref.  LM-104.50.50

Case
18 Carat Rose gold
Diameter: 43.50 mm
Diameter of the sapphire dome: 41.60 mm
Movement
Calibre LM104
Manufacture Calibre
Flying satellite double tourbillon
Manual winding
Frequency: 21,600 VPH (3Hz)
Power reserve: 48 hours
Jewels: 56
Display
Hours and minutes
Strap
Louisiana alligator - chocolate leather
Buckle: Folding clasp

  • Limited Edition  to only 8 pieces
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Friday, August 28, 2020

H. MOSER & CIE. – STREAMLINER Center Seconds Green Automatic


H. MOSER & CIE.STREAMLINER Center Seconds Matrix Green Automatic 2020

THE SUBTLY INTEGRATED ALL-STEEL MODEL

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H. Moser & Cie. unveils the Streamliner Centre Seconds, which follows the self-winding Flyback chronograph launched in January 2020 as the second model in the Streamliner collection. "STREAMLINER" is a reference to the first high-speed trains from the Twenties and Thirties, whose rounded curves these models re-interpret. 

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This new model focuses on the essential: hours, minutes, centre seconds. Equipped with a steel case on an integrated steel bracelet, the aesthetic of the Streamliner Centre Seconds is perfectly harmonious, from its ideal proportions and fluid forms to its high-end finishes. It is paired with a brand-new and uniquely elegant fumé dial in Matrix Green.

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A staple classic, the 3-hand watch requires expertise of the very highest level, as it is the details that elevate a piece. Balanced, precise proportions are the key to harmony, and the Streamliner Centre Seconds perfectly illustrates this philosophy.

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Featuring a 40.0-mm steel cushion case, which is water-resistant to 12 ATM, it offers extraordinary ergonomics thanks to the design which includes a fully integrated steel bracelet with no lugs on the case.

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The case middle has hollowed and satin-finished forms on the sides, and alternating brushed and polished surfaces, in a nod to the traditional unusual shapes typical of Moser cases. It is topped by a subtly domed sapphire crystal, echoed by the see-through case back. Extending these curves, the integrated steel bracelet is elegantly arced to follow the line of the wrist.

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Highly complex in construction, this bracelet has extremely fluid lines, based on organic forms. All the links are articulated and feature a gentle wave combining a vertical brushed finish with polished surfaces. A true technical feat, this bracelet is a masterpiece of subtlety and sophistication, with flexibility to match.

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Every part of the Streamliner Centre Seconds is in harmony; to further elevate the steel of the case and bracelet, H. Moser & Cie. has created a brand-new fumé dial: almost electric, the vibrant Matrix Green colourway offers a complex palette of shades from olive green to red gold.

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This brand-new colour dial adds the finishing touch to the timeless elegance of this model. Displaying the hours and minutes, the 3D hands are formed of two sections and feature inserts made from Globolight®, an innovative ceramic-based material which contains Super-LumiNova®. The minute hand is curved.

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Beating at the heart of the Streamliner Centre Seconds model is a 100% Swiss mechanical movement: the HMC 200 self-winding calibre. 

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Entirely designed, developed and produced in-house, this movement is equipped with a regulating organ manufactured by H. Moser & Cie.'s sister company, Precision Engineering AG. Decorated with the famous Moser double stripes, the HMC 200 calibre houses a solid gold oscillating weight and offers a minimum power reserve of 3 days.

H. Moser & Cie.’s own and unique take on Haute Horlogerie.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

STREAMLINER CENTRE SECONDS

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Reference 6200-1200, steel model, Matrix Green fumé dial, integrated steel bracelet

Case
Steel topped by a gently domed sapphire crystal
Diameter: 40.0 mm
Height without sapphire crystal: 9.9 mm
See-through case back
Screw-in crown adorned with an “M
Water-resistant to 12 ATM
Dial 
Matrix Green fumé with sunburst pattern
Applique indices
Hour and minute hands with Globolight® inserts
Movement 
Calibre HMC 200 self-winding calibre
Diameter: 32.0 mm or 14 1/4 lignes
Height: 5.5 mm
Frequency: 21,600 Vib/h
27 jewels

Automatic bi-directional pawl winding system
Solid 18K gold oscillating weight engraved with the H. Moser hallmark
Power reserve: minimum of 3 days
Original Straumann Hairspring®
Finish with Moser stripes
Functions
Hours and minutes
Central seconds
Bracelet
Integrated steel bracelet
Folding clasp with three steel blades, engraved with the Moser logo

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

GIRARD-PERREGAUX – BRIDGES Cosmos Infinity Edition


GIRARD-PERREGAUXBRIDGES Cosmos Infinity Edition Titanium 47mm - 2020


Cosmos Infinity Edition Above and Beyond

La Chaux-de-Fonds, 26 August, 2020 - Girard-Perregaux is delighted to unveil the Cosmos Infinity Edition, an evolution of the Cosmos released in 2019. Limited to just eight pieces, this latest edition grants a high quotient of exclusivity. This masterpiece showcases Girard-Perregaux’s horological know-how, uncompromising finishing and artisanal craftsmanship. The Grade 5 titanium composition is juxtaposed with an array of parts dressed in black onyx.

The Cosmos Infinity Edition features no less than three exceptional complications. Firstly, a lyre-shaped Tourbillon cage is held in position by Girard-Perregaux’s signature ‘Neo Bridge’. Secondly, a terrestrial globe, positioned at 3 o’clock, proves an eye-catching means of conveying whether the indicated time is day or night. And thirdly, a celestial globe displays the constellations of the Zodiac. Both globes are formed of polished onyx and are hand-decorated using micro-painting. This artisanal technique involves the application of pink gold to each globe, bestowing a sublime contrast with the glossy black onyx stone. The hand-painting of each globe can be personalised on request.

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In astronomy, terrestrial time is the measure of time defined by the Earth’s orbital motion. The Sun revolves around the Earth every 24 hours. Celestial time, more commonly known as sidereal time, equals the rotation period of a celestial object. Basically, the celestial vault scrolls past the Earth in just 23 hours and 56 minutes.

Unlike the real world, viewing constellations on the dial of this model is not impeded by light pollution or limited light.

The terrestrial globe, positioned on the right side of the dial, rotates 360° every 24 hours while the celestial globe, positioned opposite, rotates 360° every 23 hours and 56 minutes. The different pace of each globe is barely perceptible to the human eye; however, it demonstrates Girard Perregaux’s meticulous attention to detail.

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The Tourbillon is presented at the base of the mainplate. Its purpose it to mitigate the adverse influence of gravity on the balance, thereby enhancing precision. A Neo Bridge straddles the opening for the tourbillon and is made of space-age Grade 5 titanium alloy with black PVD treatment. This bridge and large opening afford mesmerising views of the Tourbillon cage rotating and the balance and escapement in motion. The complexity of a tourbillon necessitates much expertise to assemble and regulate. This competence has always been at the epicentre of Girard-Perregaux’s DNA, dating back to the 1860s when the company produced its first pocket watch equipped with a Tourbillon.

The layout of the Cosmos Infinity Edition ensures that all the complications are aligned in perfect symmetry. To enhance this sense of balance, the watch dispenses with a conventional crown. Instead, an innovative winding and setting system is located on the reverse of the timepiece and recalls the styling of pocket watches from yesteryear. The setting system features three engravings, filled with luminescent ceramic indicating the purpose of each bélière.

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The Cosmos Infinity Edition is a journey through the stars that ‘makes the invisible visible’, a hallmark of our brand dating back to the 1860s”, explains CEO Patrick Pruniaux. “The movements and constellations reveal the mysteries of the universe that are invisible to the naked eye.”

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The use of black onyx for the dial and globes symbolises the depth of the universe and its infinite mystery. This exemplar of fine watchmaking embraces an ethereal domain where artisans shape and polish onyx discs by hand, culminating in the onyx exhibiting a mirror-like appearance. It takes no fewer than 15 different operations to create the thin dial and three-dimensional globes and requires exceptional skill to realise these components.

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Befitting the appellation of ‘Haute Horlogerie’, the Calibre GP09320-1440 is enriched with high-end finishing. The titanium Neo Bridge, presented at the base of the mainplate, is black PVD-treated, sandblasted and incorporates hand-bevelling. Similarly, the mainplate is black PVD-treated and embellished with circular-graining, sandblasting and bevelling. In contrast to the sapphire crystal on its flat caseback, the Cosmos Infinity Edition features a sapphire crystal box, providing a three-dimensional view of the dial area. Its domed shape requires four to five times more material to shape and polish.

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The Cosmos Infinity is a celestial feat that ties together all the novelties we’re launching at the Geneva Watch Days. All of these novelties convey our infinite passion and commitment to upholding our company’s reputation for extraordinary craftsmanship”, explains CEO Patrick Pruniaux.

The Cosmos Infinity Edition will be available worldwide from selected authorised Girard-Perregaux retailers as of September 2020.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: BRIDGES

Model: BRIDGES Cosmos Infinity Edition


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Reference: 99292-21-652-BA6F

Limited and numbered edition of 8 pieces

Case

Material: Titanium
Diameter: 47.00 mm
Height: 22.20 mm
Glass: sapphire anti-reflective box
Case-back: sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 30 meters (3 ATM)
Dial
Two-part onyx dial, black timcounter, golden applied hour markers
Hands: white gold “Dauphine” type with luminescent material
Movement
Calibre Reference: GP09320-1440

Hand-wound mechanical movement
Diameter: 37.85 mm (16 3/5 ’’’)
Height: 13,10 mm
Frequency: 21,600 Vib/h – (3 Hz)
Components: 368
Number of jewels: 52
Power reserve:
min. 57 hours
Functions:
Tourbillon, hours, minutes, day/night indicator, Zodiac constellations indicator
Strap
Material: black alligator with black and pink gold-coloured stitching, glossy effect between the scales
Buckle: titanium triple folding buckle, easily removable to access the setting system on the back of the timepiece

Limited to Only 8 Pieces

World price: CHF 274,000

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